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Mike Scholl passed away this weekend after a 9 month battle with cancer.

I met Mike in June 1983 in Richmond, where we played the first (SPI) WITP multi-player game with the "National Monstergaming Society". Mike and I have been playing Monster Games, both board and computer ever since. We were about to start a new game and debating the pros and cons.

I talked to him Friday (18 April) and he did not seem stressed or sound any different. We do not know the cause of death.

Yes Mike was our "resident AFB" during WITP/AE development, he was also one of our top three "bug finders" and so he contributed to this community as much as anyone.

He is survived by a sister. He was 65 years old.

Oh. That's so sad.
I don't know what to say. On one side,losing 9 month battle with cancer is probably better than a long drawn out one.
But, darn it, he will be missed.
Please transmit my condolences to his sister.

So long, Mike. Rest in peace.

That's sad to hear, Joe. Mike was always one of the good guys around here. I remember, before AE came out, that I bet him a case of the finest Puerto Rican rum that AE would be far better in it's AI game than the original WitP. He never took me up on the bet, but if he likes rum, I hope he's holding a glass of it now. Mike, you will be missed in these parts.

Sad news. Rest in peace Mike.

Sigh... Fucking cancer.

Rest in peace, Mike.

I signed onto the forum to wish NYGiants well and learned in the process of Mike's passing away.  So sorry to hear this for his friends and family.  God bless.

So sad. RIP

Truly sad. When I first joined, he 'chided' me occasionally as a JFB and I always enjoyed it. Classy fellow.

Very sorry to hear this sad news.

Rest in Peace.

My deepest respect to his familly

ORIGINAL: jwilkerson
Mike Scholl passed away this weekend after a 9 month battle with cancer.

Was nattering with him just a few days ago. And so he goes on Easter weekend.

I liked him. He was a crotchetty old man, just like me. I liked hm. He was always so darn practical. I liked him. I hope he considered me his firend, because I considered him as mine. I will truly miss him.

God bless you Mike, and keep you. May He hold you in the palm of His hand and give you peace. John

That is sad. Mike will be missed. RIP.

So sad to hear. I didn't know about the cancer.

Rest in peace

Bill

Oh my, this is kind of a shock. I didn't know about his cancer either. This is so sad. Please express my condolences to his sister/family.

I really hadn't talked to him much since the WITP/AE development period.

Fudge - he was alright for an allied fanboy. He taught me a thing or three.

Really-really sorry to hear he's passed on. A real board gamer like I was. With any luck they'll put a couple of dice in his pocket.

Go with God my friend. RIP bro.

Much to young. RIP Mike.

I never had the opportunity to meet or contact Mike on the forum, but his reputation was known.
At times like this I think of the words of the poem by John Donne:

[font="Verdana"]Do not ask for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee.[/font]

Adieu, Mike.

Ach, another good one. Mike and I fenced always, but I don't beleive he held it against me. Always respected him and his opinion. My deepest condolences to his family.

Fair winds ....